Electoral body accepts Ibu’s candidacy
The joint opposition presidential candidate is campaigning in Baa atoll.
28 Jul 2018, 9:00 AM
The Elections Commission has accepted the candidacy of the joint opposition presidential candidate Ibrahim ‘Ibu’ Mohamed Solih.
In a tweet Saturday morning, the EC announced that the veteran lawmaker has been provided with confirmation that the “candidacy of [Maldivian Democratic Party] presidential candidate” has been accepted.
According to law, the electoral body must decide on the candidacy within 48 hours of accepting the application to contest.
Speaking to reporters before flying to Baa atoll on a campaign tour, Ibu said the EC’s acceptance represented the overcoming of an important hurdle.
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